How to Replace Radiator Fan 01-05 BMW 325Xi

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 60 min · Bmw 325xi

Replace the radiator fan, including its clutch, on a 2001-2005 BMW 325Xi.

Steps

1. Disconnect the battery

   Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2. Remove the air intake duct

   Pry its clips loose and lift it out.

3. Pull the old fan and shroud together

   Unplug the electrical connectors, remove the fan's T25 bolt, pop the shroud's push clip loose, then with a fan clutch wrench and impact gun, break the clutch free from the engine side and spin it off carefully before lifting the fan and shroud out as a unit.

4. Separate the fan from its old clutch

   Remove the bolts joining them with a 5mm hex socket, then lift the fan off.

5. Install the fan onto the new clutch

   Connect the clutch to the fan, then tighten the three 5mm hex bolts and torque them to about 89 inch-pounds.

6. Reinstall the fan and shroud

   Insert them together, thread the fan onto the engine with the clutch wrench and impact gun and torque it to about 22-29 ft-lb, snap the shroud's push clip back in, tighten the T25 bolt, then reconnect both electrical connectors.

7. Reinstall the air intake duct

   Set it back in and press its clips shut.

8. Reconnect the battery

   Reconnect the negative terminal and tighten its bolt.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.